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CPSC and Sears Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mower
PRODUCT: Riding Lawn Mower - Sears Roebuck and Co. of Hoffman Estates,
Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 900 riding lawn mowers. The recall
involves model number 247.270250, which is visible on the model plate
of the machine located under the seat. The name Craftsman Lawn Utility
Vehicle appears on the side of the mower. The recalled mower is green,
has a 24" cutting deck, a 6.75 horsepower mid-mount engine, and a rear
utility bed. Sears sold these riding lawn mowers nationwide from
February 2002 to April 2002 for about $999.
PROBLEM: Under certain operating conditions, the vehicle's
transmission may fail causing a loss of drive and brake ability.
Should this occur, the potential for personal injury and/or property
damage exists.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using their riding lawn mowers
immediately and contact Sears at (800) 659-5917 to schedule an
appointment to have a free new transmission installed. For more
information, consumers can contact Sears at (800) 500-1067 weekdays
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST.
Purchasers were notified by direct mail notification.
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